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Make Earrings This Saturday!

What are you doing this Saturday?

Would you like to make a pair of earrings?
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Easy Earrings with WireKnitZ

20 minute technique demonstration beginning at 11AM.
11:20 – 2:00 Make your earrings!
You are welcome to stay until Art Accents closes at 4PM
This Saturday, come and see how easy it is to make these stylish earrings using manipulation techniques with WireKnitZ and everyday tools!First, you will practice on a scrap to get the feel of WireKnitZ and learn the skills necessary to make any of the earrings pictured here.  Depending upon the amount of detail, you will complete one pair of earrings.  Finish your first pair and wear the rest of the day, and then make another pair for a special mom in your life!  Remember, Mother’s Day is May 10!  Additional kits or materials can be purchased, if desired.To register, please email Norma at norma@wireknitz.com, or call 248.544.1911.When:  This Saturday, April 25, 2015
Where:  Art Accents Directions to Art Accents
Cost:  $29.00 includes materials.  All kits include WireKnitZ, sterling silver, Swarovski and Japanese seed bead components
What you will need to bring:  Beading needle, round nose pliers and wire cutters.
Skill:  No experience needed, just nimble fingers!
How to Register:  Email Norma at norma@wireknitz.com, or call 248.544.1911


 

Driving to Art Accents

Open Forum Saturday – May 9, 2015

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OPEN FORUM:
The 2nd Saturday, every month!

Drive to Art Accents on the 2nd Saturday of each month beginning May 9!  Please join me between 10 AM and 3 PM for an informal gathering of friends learning, sharing, crafting and chatting about WireKnitZ tips, tricks and techniques.  Pull up a chair, make yourself at home and we’ll discuss various ways to manipulate WireKnitZ and how to incorporate it in your designs.  See what I’m working on, bring what you’re working on, or start a new project – I’ll be there to help.  Best of all, there’s no purchase necessary… unless you need supplies!

No registration or purchase necessary!

Bring a beverage and I’ll have a treat on hand!

Directions to Art Accents

 

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April Showers Bring Mother’s Day May Flowers!

WireKnitZ Flower Earrings

Art Accents will host the first earring class on Saturday, April 25, from 11AM to 2:00PM.  Learn how to hand craft this beautiful pair of earrings for a special mother in your life!  Your earring kit will include WireKnitZ, Swarovski pearls, sterling silver headpins, wire and french ear wires.  Please feel free to bring your […]

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You’re No Fool! FREE WireKnitZ for all orders by midnight!

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WE’RE NOT FOOLING! TODAY ONLY!  ALL ORDERS receive 1 FREE meter of the WireKnitZ 1000 Series with every order placed before midnight ET TODAY – no minimum order required.  However, you could also take advantage of FREE SHIPPING with your $50.00 order.  Enter FREESHIP2015 at checkout! Do you have a color preference?  If so, please […]

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Celebrate the Solar Eclipse with EXTRAS!

SOLAR FLARE NECKLACE

celebrate spring with The Solar Flare Necklace Kit and receive 1 EXTRA meter (40 inches) of the WireKnitZ 1000 Series for your experimentation through the month of March.   Why not develop your skills with a free EXTRA meter of WireKnitZ? In addition to this $11.20 value, take advantage of our free shipping by entering FREESHIP2015 […]

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Join me for Open Forum Saturday

WireKnitZ Lampshade

open forum saturday March 14, 2015                       This Saturday’s Open Forum at Art Accents from 10 AM until 3 PM, I’ll be making flowers, leaves and other shapes to embellish this sweet little lampshade.  I hope you will join me for an informal gathering of […]

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Open Forum Saturday – Date Update

Open Forum Saturday

Open Forum Saturday – Date Update This Saturday’s Open Forum at Art Accents has been postponed until Saturday, March 14, 2015 between 10 AM and 3 PM.  I hope you will join me for an informal gathering of crafting, sharing, learning and chatting about WireKnitZ tips, tricks and techniques.  Pull up a chair, make yourself […]

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The Luck of the Leprechaun – Special Offer

2106 Chartreuse WireKnitZ Spring Bow Tie

Lovely Greens – Leaf, Lime & Chartreuse 10% OFF during the month of March! Farewell Jack Frost…. … Hello cool spring! Enter Coupon Code: PATTY2015 and receive 10% OFF Leaf Green, Lime or Chartreuse colors in any of the 5 WireKnitZ Series!

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Sharing Techniques with WireKnitZ

Share Techniques with WireKnitZ

Open Forum Saturday in Royal Oak, MI Please join me at Art Accents this Saturday, February 7, 2015 Stop in anytime between 10 AM and 3 PM for an informal gathering. I’ll share handcrafting techniques with WireKnitZ.  I will be working on a Valentine’s Day bouquet of flowers…  Join in, bring your project, or start […]

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Open Forum Saturday at Art Accents

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Open Forum Saturday Please join me at Art Accents this Saturday,  February 7, 2015, between 10 AM and 3 PM for an informal gathering of friends learning, sharing, crafting and chatting up tips, tricks and techniques with WireKnitZ.  This Saturday I will be working on a Valentine’s Day bouquet of flowers for my new friend […]

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FREESHIP2015 – Ready for Valentines Day?

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 FREE SHIP 2015   In lieu of traveling this year, we’re offering free shipping on all US orders of $50 throughout the year! Please enter FREESHIP2015 at check out.   Open Forum Saturday Beginning February 7, 2015, join me at Art Accents one Saturday each month between 10 AM and 3 PM for an informal […]

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TUCSON Update: Christie Friesen & WireKnitZ

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TUCSON Update: Christie Friesen & WireKnitZ For those of you traveling to Tucson to take in the biggest bead and gem show extravaganza, WireKnitZ will be represented by The Great Create and notable polymer clay artist, Christie Friesen.  Please visit To Bead True Blue February 1 – 9 at the Doubletree Reid Park Hotel.  As […]

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SAVE during the Happy Holidays!

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A note about 2015 I have had many inquiries regarding our travel plans for national shows and teaching in 2015.  Though I like to think I can do it all, it’s really not possible to do it all well and without risking my sanity!  😉  So, our focus next year is to improve your online […]

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The Winner of the WireKnitZ Hat Contest are…

AND THE WINNERS ARE

And the Winners are… Judith M Millinery Supply House Hat Contest with WireKnitZ Judith M Millinery Supply House hosted a WireKnitZ Hat Contest in celebration of their 20th Anniversary and to introduce WireKnitZ to the hat making community.  The two winners were determined on November 4th and are featured below.  Judith M and WireKnitZ posted […]

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It’s Time To Pick a Hat Contest Winner!

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It’s time to pick the Judith M Millinery – WireKnitZ Hat Contest Winner on Facebook!   VOTE WireKnitZ Hat Contest   You may vote once daily from now until November 3rd. The winners for both the Facebook contest and the Professional contest will be announced November 4th. Good luck to all the participants!  http://ow.ly/DhhHw   […]

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LIKE US and Enter to Win!

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“LIKE” & “SHARE” us on Facebook “Like” us on Facebook AND “Share” us with your friends and you will be entered to win a WireKnitZ Kit of your choice!  For every 100 fans, a random generator will select one winner.  Winners will be posted on Facebook and in the KnitZnews.

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Introductory Kit Offer

Orbital Cuff Kit

New Orbital Cuff Complete Kit Introductory Offer! Many of you are familiar with the Orbital Cuff.  It is now available in 5 color ways with well written and photographed, step by step instructions that include cleaning and storage tips. Or, customize your kit by ordering the tutorial and all the materials separately. Enter Customer Code […]

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Catching Up!

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Let’s catch up…  Some things you may have known about and others, maybe not, but there’s a few that are way overdue!  So I invite you to scroll down and click on the links that catch your eye or suit your fancy…. Surface Design Association New Product Review: The WonderZ of WireKnitZ By Kathie Kerler […]

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Urban Funk Necklace Kit

Urban Funk Necklace Kit

NEW KIT URBAN FUNK NECKLACE with Free Shipping Create the edgy, industrial chic Urban Funk Necklace with WireKnitZ® wire mesh and learn how to make organically manipulated corrugated wire cold connections. All materials are included with pages of color photographs and detailed written instructions demonstrating each phase of making this necklace as well as various […]

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WireKnitZ Hat Contest Hosted by Judith M Millinery

WireKnitZ Hat Contest

WireKnitZ Hat Contest hosted by Judith M Millinery Supply House Judith M Millinery celebrates their 20th year anniversary by introducing WireKnitZ to the world of hat making by hosting a contest using WireKnitZ as hat trim. There will be two winners. A Facebook Fan category winner, for garnering the most votes on Facebook, will receive […]

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Spring 2014 Class Schedule

WireKnitZ Urban Funk Necklace

WireKnitZ® Spring Class Schedule Would you like to schedule a private class for you and your friends? Please contact  norma@wireknitz.com or call 248.544.1911 Urban Funk Necklace This Saturday, April 26, 2014 11:00 AM Organically manipulate corrugated wire to create the edgy industrial chic Urban Funk Necklace.  Students will learn how to achieve various finishes on […]

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Gem & Lapidary Show Livonia, MI – April 4-6

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Gem & Lapidary Wholesale Show (G&LW)Friday – Sunday, April 4, 5 & 6, 2014 Embassy Suites  – Livonia, MI19525 Victor Parkway Livonia, MI 48152 Friday & Saturday 10AM – 6PM Sunday 10AM – 3PM Hope to see you there!    

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Bead Bonanza – Sunday, March 16 – Southfield, MI

Bead Bonanza

You’re invited… Bead Bonanza ONE DAY ONLY Sunday, March 16, 2014 10am – 5pm Hosted by the Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild Over 50 vendors from around the country!  Ethic beads, lampwork and hand-blown glass, seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings, pearls, kits, Delicas, books, instructional videotapes, and of course, WireKnitZ! The GLBG show is the largest […]

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Classes by the Masters at Bead&Button Show

Spike Me! By Paulette Baron

Classes by Three Notable Artists Bead & Button Show May 28 – June 9, 2014 Register now and learn from the masters, Paulette Baron, Melanie Potter and Cynthia Rutledge! For class information, please click on the links below each photo. Spike Me! By Paulette Baron B141804 Wed. June 4 • 8:00am-3:00pm (with 1 hr. break) – (6 […]

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Tucson’s Tally and What’s Next…

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OMGoodness! We had such fun…. On the road to Tucson from the airport with my good friends and great traveling companions, Josie Kavanagh in the center and Helena Hatten, driving the bus!  I couldn’t do any of this without them…  Thanks girls, you know I love you! The Tucson Bead Show at the Windmill Inn […]

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Join WireKnitZ at The Tucson Bead Show

The Tucson Bead Show

The Tucson Bead Show Packed, shipped and ready to go! Find us in a new location this year… The Windmill Inn 4250 North Campbell Avenue Suite 130 Tucson, AX 85718 February 4 – 11, 10:00 – 6:00 daily There are over 300 artisan booths, galleries, merchant displays; and workshops taught by artisans, offering instruction for […]

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What’s New? Our Location & Classes in TUCSON – Feb 4-9, 2014

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….Hello WireKnitZ® enthusiast!     Need a Gift? Would you like to give a WireKnitZ® Workshop to someone or perhaps to yourself?  We hope you will join us in Tucson, February 4 – 9, 2014 at the  Windmill Inn, our NEW venue, where we will introduce new designs, complete kits and offer workshops. Page down […]

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Inspiration & FREE SHIPPING?

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>>>FREE SHIPPING<<< FOR ALL U.S. ORDERS OF $50 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 ENTER CUSTOMER CODE: THANKS2013 Inspiration from Bev Radford of Tucson, AZ After taking one of our classes in Tucson last February, Bev’s wheels started spinning and she designed this oh so pretty and dimensional décolletage using one meter of WireKnitZ’s 2108 Seafoam color.  […]

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This weekend, Beads by Blanche hosts Cynthia Rutledge

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The clock is ticking… Register for this Friday’s December 6th class with Cynthia Rutledge at Beads by Blanche in Bergenfield NJ.  Call (201) 385-6225. Learn to make Cynthia’s Jacobean Floral Bracelet which evokes the floral style of early Jacobean embroidery but with a 3-dimensional contemporary take on traditional techniques. A central thistle/artichoke component made of […]

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A Thanksgiving Gift for you!

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Wishing my family, friends, WireKnitZ Team of enthusiastic helpers & designers and, of course, our customers a warm and joyful Thanksgiving holiday.  This is the perfect time to thank everyone for your continued interest and support by offering free shipping on all $50.00 orders, and a small WireKnitZ gizzy made by yours truly!  Enter THANKS2013 […]

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WireKnitZ® Classes at Art Accents

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  To preregister, please contact Art Accents at (248) 542-6683. For class questions, please email Norma at norma@wireknitz.com or call (248) 544-1911.  Scroll down to see class descriptions and details. This Saturday, October 19 – Orbital Cuff    Create this chic Orbital Cuff that is organically manipulated with crimped wire embellishments; no two are alike.  […]

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Cynthia Rutledge – Findings / Ann Arbor – Oct. 23 – 27

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BEAD BONANZA THIS WEEKEND!

Braided Cuff by Barb Klann, member of Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild

        presents BEAD BONANZA This Sunday ONLY, October 13, 2013 10AM – 5PM Great Lake Beadworkers Guild Show is the largest of its kind in the Metro Detroit area.   Admission is $5.00 with FREE surface and underground parking. See GLBG members Sheryl Lamarand’s and Barb Klann’s new designs with WireKnitZ®! Be sure […]

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Show this weekend!

Paulette Baron

G&LW Show this weekend! Cuff by Paulette Baron, 3-dimensional off-loom bead weaver. What’s happening: We will be attending the Detroit/Livonia G&LW Show starting this Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013!  This show is open to the public and you DO NOT need a sales tax license to attend!  Please join us in Suite […]

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Melanie Potter Teaches “Flora” in NJ

"Flora" by Melanie Potter

Melanie Potter arrives this weekend at Beads by Blanche September 7-8, 2013 Beads by Blanche 106 North Washington Avenue Bergenfield, NJ 07621 Email: beads.byBlanche@verizon.net Phone: 201.385.6225 Web: www.beadsbyblanche.com Workshops: Flora – 2 day workshop Inspired by the small flowers in African violets this floral necklace incorporates a variety of techniques and unique materials to create a wearable necklace […]

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Quilt Show Results & Pix!

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WireKnitZ® – new to the fiber world Here’s our story… We may have thrown some unsuspecting beading and jewelry artists’ a curve ball based on the last three newsletters sent earlier this month about the quilt show we attended in Grand Rapids, MI!  What is life without a few curves? My good friend, trusted cashier […]

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Leisa Rich – A Passion for Tactile

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Leisa Rich owner, maker, designer, curator, Visual Art Educator, Creative Entrepreneur Art Quilting is an art form that uses traditional quilting techniques to create art objects.  Not the traditional quilt, this quilt is generally either wall hung or mounted as sculpture.           When Leisa Rich responded to the artist call and […]

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Art Quilts by Maggie Tomei: “Fairies in the Forest” & “Beneath the Sea”

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We continue to showcase the results of the WireKnitZ® Call for Artists posted April 22 on our Blog and Facebook: SEEKING SURFACE DESIGNERS, ART QUILTERS, LAYERISTS & MIXED MEDIA ARTISTS, in preparation for next week’s American Quilter’s Society Show in Grand Rapids, MI.                     “Fairies in […]

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Mixed Media Art Quilt by Jane Dunnewold

Art Quilt by Jane Dunnewold

This week we are showcasing the results of the WireKnitZ® “Call for Artists” posted April 22 on our Blog and Facebook: SEEKING SURFACE DESIGNERS, ART QUILTERS, LAYERISTS & MIXED MEDIA ARTISTS, in preparation for next week’s American Quilter’s Society Show in Grand Rapids, MI. Jane Dunnewold’s Art Quilt: “Dangling Conversation” Artist Statement: “I found WireKnitZ® […]

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American Quilter’s Society Show

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                            Visit us in Grand Rapids, MI, August 14 – 17, 2013 and see the wonderful art quilts we received as a result of our artist call.  We will be located in Booth 1145.  Read more here http://aqsshows.com/AQSGrandRapids/

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Melanie Potter & Cynthia Rutledge – NEW Kits

"Flora" and "Jacobean Floral"

Melanie Potter & Cynthia Rutledge – Soon offer KITS with WireKnitZ! In just a few days beading and design experts Melanie Potter and Cynthia Rutledge will each unveil new kits — “Flora” and “Jacobean Floral”.  Kits will be available in four color palettes at the much anticipated Beads on the Vine Retreat July 25 – […]

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Savings & Win!

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WireKnitZ® celebrates this 4th of July with 20% Savings on all orders of $75 or more through Sunday, July 7! Enter code: FIREWORKS at checkout.   Going to the beach this 4th of July? What will you do with your beach glass finds?  Here’s an idea that wears as a scarf or a necklace.  Norma used […]

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WireKnitZ® is in full bloom!

Melanie Potter "Flora"

WireKnitZ® is in full bloom! Our days have been full of exciting news…. We are honored and tickled pink that notable beading artists Melanie Potter and Cynthia Rutledge have both created kits with WireKnitZ® and debuting this summer at Beads on the Vine Retreat hosted by School of Beadwork in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA. […]

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WireKnitZ Weekend at Findings

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Trunk Show and Classes at This Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 Join us on Friday for ongoing demonstrations… Register for classes… Learn manipulation techniques unique to designing with WireKnitZ® All skill levels are welcome. Saturday, May 4 10:00 – 1:00 Solar Flare & Festival of Flames Necklace 2:00 – 5:00 Orbital Cuff Sunday, […]

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The Tucson Finale

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The Tucson Finale It’s taken some time to get things in order from the Tucson show, and we’re still working on many of the details, but we wanted to give you a taste of some of the new items we will be carrying that compliment WireKnitZ®.  For the glamour gal or guy as well as […]

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Tucson DAILY DRAWING, DEMOS & CLASSES

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In exactly two weeks we will be arriving in Tucson in preparation of the To Bead True Blue Show opening at 10 AM on Sunday, February 3!  We’ve planned DAILY DRAWINGS, DEMOS and CLASSES that will continue through Monday, February 11 at The Tucson Bead Show.  That frenzied adrenaline rush keeps us on our toes […]

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FREE Download with Purchase!

Solar Flare & Fesitval of Flames

Hello and Happy New Year! FREE Download with $75.00 Purchase! Let’s start the New Year with a Free Download. Purchase $75.00 worth of WireKnitZ® and other products and receive the Solar Flare & Festival of Flames dual Tutorial Free! Go to the “Kits” page and add this tutorial to your shopping cart. At checkout enter […]

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GIFT a Class!

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Will you or someone you know be attending the 2013 Tucson Gem Show in February?  Perhaps gift a class to yourself and someone special.  We have finalized all of our classes and have them here for your review.  Please take a moment and see what’s on the horizon.  To learn more and register, just click […]

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Order Soon – WireKnitZ will be closed Dec. 20 – 27!

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Don’t put off ordering because before too long we will be gone for the holidays… December 20 – 27 Gift Ideas… “KITS”are now available for immediate download.  Our newest addition…  The Solar Flare & Festival of Flames Necklace is a dual three page tutorial with step by step color photographs.  Make the Solar Flare single […]

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****Gift Certificate Giveaway****

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The Beading Gem’s Journal is where Pearl melds all her passions offering nuggets of information and combining her love of writing, reading, crafts, history and science (a scientist by day) into her blog.  She stumbled on WireKnitZ® via Eva Sherman’s Etsy store Grand River Beads n Wire Thank you, Pearl, we are honored to have […]

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New Video – Emboss with the Tube Wringer

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The first in a series of videos by Norma Melton, the founder of WireKnitZ, demonstrating how various tools manipulate this unique copper wire tubular knit creating extraordinary patterns and designs.  Click here to view video. RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING for all U.S. orders over $100.00 through November 30, 2012. At checkout enter Customer Code: FREEship12 (case […]

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October 2012 – Newsletter Subscribers Special Offer

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Our sincerest thanks to you for your continued interest and support.  We are delighted to share design ideas and information and hope you will be inspired to give gifts of WireKnitZ® to your friends and family.  The holidays will be here before you know it and we know you have an infinite number of choices, […]

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Queen Victoria Cuff – New Free Tutorial

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  Do you have an old brooch, pendant, or beaded accessory that you just can’t part with but know you’ll never wear again?  Give it a new life by incorporating it in this elegant Queen Victoria Cuff designed by Eva Sherman of Grand River Beads in Rocky River, OH. View this free tutorial online or […]

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Free New Tutorial with Purchase

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Sample Sets, Random Bags & Cheat Sheets NOW AVAILABLE! Have you been wondering which WireKnitZ® Series you would like to work with?  Order  Sample Sets providing 1-meter (39.37″) of both fine gauge knits, and 9-inches of all three heavy gauge knits.  Available in Earth tones, Jewel tones, and Pastels; select one or all of them […]

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August – Spotlights…Artist, Kathy Messick & Canadian Dealer, That Bead Lady

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Artist Spotlight Kathy Messick |Kath’s Elegant Accessories Kathy’s Stunning Statement Necklace and Cuff of Lucite Flowers in Pantone’s Fall Color Palette of Tangerine Tango, French Roast and Honey Gold featuring WireKnitZ® Embellishments. Kathy Messick from Occoquan, VA taught herself how to knit with wire to create jewelry in 2006.  While helping take care of her […]

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July 2012 – It’s a Wrap…and a New Video

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Bead&Button Wrap Up & Video The 2012 Bead&Button Show opened with trumpeted fanfare as the crowd sprung into action flooding the aisles.  It was super to meet so many new WireKnitZ® enthusiasts and reconnect with friends from last year sharing in their design discoveries. New Video…   One of our star performers at the show […]

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May 2012 – New Necklace Video

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New Necklace Video Designed by Eva Sherman Video by JewelryMakingProfessor.com “Scrunchy Necklace”  This light and airy necklace is made with 1-meter (40-inches) of the 2000 WireKnitZ Series.  Click the picture to watch this video for easy instructions! We just added Findings & Components to the website and offer easy to use magnetic clasps in antique […]

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April 2012 – New Creations with WireKnitZ

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New Queen Victoria Cuff Tutorial    This just out… the spring edition of Jewelry Affaire magazine published by Stampington & Company.  You can find Eva Sherman’s Queen Victoria Cuff tutorial  on page 81.  What a great way to re-purpose some old or not so old jewelry. Thanks, Eva!  (my constant companion, Louie, taking a closer […]

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March 2012 – WireKnitZ Launches E-Commerce Website

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For those of you lucky enough to have an Authorized WireKnitZ® Dealer nearby, great!  But for the folks that have prompted us to offer an online shopping experience, well here you go!  We are here to help our Authorized WireKnitZ® Dealers spread the newZ by adding instructional videos, free tutorials, and Blog; interacting more personally […]

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February 2012 – Goodbye for now Tucson, and we’ll see you next year.

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 Welcome new WireKnitZ® Dealers and devotees! Thank you, thank you, and thank you again, to all who attended To Bead True Blue & Tucson Bead Show. We were so busy sharing ideas and making new friends and visiting with old that we forgot to take pictures! We hope to improve over time. Here are a few […]

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January 2012

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Pasadena Bead & Design Show Hilton Pasadena January 12-15; 10:00 – 6:00 Daily www.pasadenabeadanddesignshow.com Stop by and meet our West Coast Account Executive, Susan Blessinger, as she demonstrates the various ways to use, manipulate, and finish WireKnitZ® designs. Booth #C179 (California Ballroom)     Lilian Chen, official Ambassador of CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS […]

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December 2011

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New TUTORIAL Now Available! “Cinched” Two samples of our new “Cinched” cuff have been sent to your local WireKnitZ® dealer along with its tutorial. Not one but TWO cuffs can be made from ONE 9-inch piece of WireKnitZ® Series 3000. Embellish each with your favorite beads, findings, wire designs or whatever your creative minds envision! […]

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